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Brehon Britt was more knowledgeable and interested in William and Mary than the average high school student. When the Tribe football program returned the favor, it made his recruitment a little easier. Britt, the younger brother of former Tribe basketball standout Brandon Britt, was one of 13 recruits who signed letters-of-intent with W&M Wednesday on National Signing Day. "First, the academics are great," said Britt, a Chesapeake native and running back at Atlantic Shores Christian School. "Second, the opportunity is there for playing time right away. I just felt real comfortable with the coaching staff and everything there." Britt was part of a balanced signing...

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